Campus Watch: Below is a summary of campus activity reported to or observed by the University Police Department patrol officers between Wednesday, 02/24/10 and Thursday, 02/25/10. GREGORY GYMNASIUM, 2101 Speedway Theft / Credit Card Abuse: A wallet containing various identification cards and credit cards was stolen when it was left on the bleachers located by the 2nd floor basketball courts while the owner played basketball. Before the report of the theft was made, the owner discovered two unauthorized charges had been made on his credit card. Loss value: $5.00. Occurred on 02/12/10 between 2:00 PM and 4:00 PM. Reported on 02/24/10 at 12 noon. Crime Prevention Tip: Please take note of the time of the theft and the time the theft was reported to the police department. If you discover you are the victim of any crime, do not hesitate to contact the police department. It is important for the police department to know about the crimes in its jurisdiction for several reasons. First, the police have no opportunity to solve the crime if they never know about it. Secondly, knowing the full extent of criminal activity helps the police department allocate resources. Finally, often times patrol officers will provide the victims of crime with valuable prevention tips. In this case, the officer very well may have recommended the victim cancel the credit cards as soon as possible. JACKSON GEOLOGICAL SCIENCES BUILDING, #10 East Mall Burglary of a Coin Operated Machine: An unknown object was used to break a hole in the front glass of a food dispensing vending machine located in a basement level hallway. There was also damage to the dollar bill intake device. At the time of the report, it was unknown if any product or money was stolen from the machine. Repair cost: $100.00. Occurred between 02/23/10 at 7:05 PM and 02/24/10 at 8:10 AM. JESTER CENTER WEST, 201 East 21st Street Public Intoxication: A UT student, who was under the age of 21, was reported as being “passed out†in front of the main entry doors to the dormitory. The student, was awakened, but was unable to speak clearly or stand. The student was found to be under the influence of an alcoholic beverage to the point Austin-Travis County EMS needed to transport him to a local hospital for the treatment of alcohol poisoning. Occurred on 02/25/10 at 5:04 AM. L. THEO BELLMONT HALL, 2109 San Jacinto Theft / Criminal Trespass Warning: An employee of the Longhorn Limited Store located on the west side of the building reported seeing a non-UT subject stuffing clothing items down the front of his pants. The responding officers stopped the subject after he exited the store. The subject initially denied having stolen any items. After a few questions, the subject realized the futility of his story and said “[Explicative]; you are going to catch me anyway!†and pulled three shirts out of his pants and threw them down. In addition to other law enforcement action taken, the subject was issued a written criminal trespass warning. Occurred on 02/24/10 at approximately 1:30 PM. MUSIC BUILDING & RECITAL HALL, 2406 Robert Dedman Criminal Trespass Warning: A non-UT subject was reported as sleeping on a 3rd floor sofa. The subject was awakened and issued a written criminal trespass warning. Occurred on 02/25/10 at 1:04 AM. TOWNES HALL, 727 East Dean Keeton Burglary of a Coin Operated Machine: The door to a feminine hygiene dispensing machine located inside a 2nd floor women's restroom was pried open. At the time of the report it was unknown if any product or cash was stolen from the machine. Repair cost: $50.00. Occurred between 2/23/10 at 2:00 AM and 02/24/10 at 10 AM. CAMPUS WIDE: Non-Criminal Calls: In addition to the above criminal cases, the University of Texas Police Department responded to 23 Alarm Calls, 2 Fire Alarm Calls, 1 “Police Help†Call Box Activation, 1 Suspicious Odor Report, 1 Motor Vehicle Collision, 2 Public Assist Requests and 3 Suspicious Activity Reports between 02/24/10 and 02/25/10. To view a map of the campus visit: http://www.utexas.edu/parking/maps/index.html Emergency Text Message Service The University of Texas at Austin and its police department are responsible for notifying faculty, staff, and students of emergency situations (e.g., inclement weather, building evacuations, campus closures, etc.). The University employs a wide variety of tools to make sure everyone on campus is informed during an emergency event—including text messaging. In order to accomplish emergency text messaging more effectively, the University is collecting cell phone numbers from members of our campus community. Effective August 26, 2009, this database of cell phone numbers will be used for emergency text messages. Please complete the form at http://www.utexas.edu/cellphonealert so you will become an integral part of this important emergency notification system and help the university to achieve the highest standards of campus and community safety. Your cell phone number will not be used for. Campus Safety and Security at (512) 471-5767. RAD Program For Women, Now Available (Classes are FREE) Advanced RAD Classes Being Held for RAD Class Graduates The RAD program is a 16-hour course of realistic self-defense tactics and techniques for women that covers assault prevention and risk reduction while progressing on to basic hands-on defense training. http://www.utexas.edu/police/rad/ Defensive Driving: Learn Defensive Driving from a UTPD Police Officer. UTPD generally schedules a Defensive Driving Class approximately once a month – based on need. The classes meet in the University Police Building, Room 1.318, located at 2201 Robert Dedman Dr (east of Memorial Stadium). The cost for the course is $25.00 (check or cash) payable on class date. If paying in cash, please bring the exact amount because change may not be available. You will also need to bring your driver's license. For more information, to check for the next available class time or to register on-line go to: http://www.utexas.edu/police/services/defensive_driving.php Behavior Concerns Advice Line (BCAL) The Behavior Concerns Advice Line (BCAL) is a partnership among the Office of the Dean of Students, Counseling and Mental Health Center (CMHC), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and the University of Texas Police Department (UTPD). BCAL provides a central resource for UT faculty, students, and staff who may have concerns about the behavior or well-being of another member of the campus community. By calling BCAL at 512-232-5050, callers may talk with trained staff members who will assist the caller in exploring available options and strategies as well as referrals to appropriate campus support networks. For more information on BCAL, visit the BCAL Web site at www.utexas.edu/safety/bcal or call 512-232-5050. If you are a faculty or staff member that has been affected by a crime, the UT Employee Assistance Program (471-3366) is available for counseling and referrals to other appropriate services. http://www.utexas.edu/hr/eap/ Contact UT Police at 471-4441 if you have any information regarding any of the above incidents or call 911 regarding suspicious persons, suspicious activities or crime. Your call may help solve or prevent a crime. Campus Watch comments should be directed to Officer William R. Pieper at 512-232-9638 or via e-mail to photocop@mail.utexas.edu Prepared by WRP To subscribe or unsubscribe, visit http://www.utexas.edu/police/campuswatch/subscribe.php
